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3-4 User's Reference Guide
Netopia R6000 Series ADSL Router back panel ports
The following table describes all the Netopia R6000 Series ADSL Router back panel ports.
Port
Power port
Line ports
Console port
Auxiliary port
Crossover switch
8-port Ethernet hub
A mini-DIN8 power adapter cable connection.
Two telephone-style jacks labeled Line 1 and Line 2. Line 1 is for your ADSL
connection. If you have an R6120 or R6131 model, the Line 2 port is for your
analog or ISDN dial backup connection.
A DB-9 console port for a direct serial connection to the console screens. You
can use this if you are an experienced user. See
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An HD-15 auxiliary port for attaching an external modem or the optional
AppleTalk kit.
A crossover switch with Normal and Uplink positions. If you use Ethernet Port
#1 for a direct Ethernet connection between a computer and the router, set the
switch to the Normal position. If you are connecting the router to an Ethernet
hub, use Ethernet port #1 on the router and set the switch to the Uplink
position.
Eight Ethernet jacks. You will use one of these to configure the Netopia R6000
Series. For a new installation, use the Ethernet connection. Alternatively, you
can use the console connection to run console-based management using a
direct serial connection. You can either connect your computer directly to any of
the Ethernet ports on the router, or connect both your computer and the router
to an existing Ethernet hub on your LAN.
Description
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"Connecting a Console Cable
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